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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Mason County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 8,391 students in Mason County, WA (there are 3 private schools, serving 125 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Mason County, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Mason County, WA are Grapeview Elementary & Middle School, Southside Elementary School and North Mason Homelink Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mason County, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Mason County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Mason County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grapeview Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
822 E Mason Benson Rd
Grapeview, WA 98546
(360) 426-4921
Gr: K-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
161 Se Collier Rd
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8437
Gr: K-7 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
North Mason Homelink Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
90 E North Mason School Road
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 277-2329
Gr: K-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
534 E. K St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8564
Gr: PK-4 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Belfair Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Ne 22900 Hwy 3
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 277-2233
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
North Mason Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
150 E North Mason School Road
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 277-2303
Gr: 9-12 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Shelton High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3737 Shelton Springs Rd.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-4471
Gr: 9-12 | 1,455 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #88.
Bordeaux Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
350 E. University Ave.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-3253
Gr: K-4 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Cedar High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
937 W Alpine Way
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
James A. Taylor High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
90 E North Mason School Road
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 277-2294
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1111.
Hawkins Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 E. Campus Dr.
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 277-2302
Gr: 6-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1212.
Sand Hill Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Ne 791 Sand Hill Rd.
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 277-2330
Gr: K-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1313.
Hood Canal Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
111 N State Route 106
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 877-5463
Gr: PK-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1414.
Oakland Bay Junior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3301 Shelton Springs Rd.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7991
Gr: 7-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1515.
Pioneer Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
50 E Spencer Lake Road
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8291
Gr: 6-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1616.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
110 E Spencer Lake Rd.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 427-2737
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1717.
Choice Middle And High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
807 W. Pine St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Gr: 7-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1818.
Olympic Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
800 E K St
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 462-6671
Gr: 5-6 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1919.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 W. Franklin St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8281
Gr: PK-4 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Garrett Heyns High School
2321 W Dayton Airport Rd
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 427-4674
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Mary E. Theler Early Learning Center
22871 Ne Sr 3
Belfair, WA 98528
(360) 275-5207
Gr: PK-K | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 54:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Mason County Detention Center
411 N. 5th St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Gr: 7-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: n/an/a
Shelton Open Doors
Alternative School
Sound Learning, 133 W Railroad
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-9733
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Mason County, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Mason County, WA include Grapeview Elementary & Middle School, Southside Elementary School and North Mason Homelink Program.
How many public schools are located in Mason County?
23 public schools are located in Mason County.
What percentage of students in Mason County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Mason County are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mason County?
Mason County public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Mason County are often viewed compared to one another?

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